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INTO THE DEEP By Taylor Dunne : Photography by Keegan Barker
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If you approached your parents with the idea of taking a scuba diving class as part of your $60,000 tuition, they might assume you have been spending too much time with your friend Mary Jane. Nevertheless, a scuba class is offered Tuesday nights and is a surefire way to spruce up a LinkedIn profile. With only 60 seats available per session, this course can be high in demand and the same goes for its partner in dive: underwater photography. The classes are hosted by the National Aquatic Service and take up half a semester.
Chris Ryan, a representative from NAS, explains that the scuba class focuses on the use and safety of scuba diving equipment. The only prior knowledge needed is how to swim—or doggy paddle at least. For the photography class, however, it is required to have taken the scuba diving class and received certification. This evening class on the second floor of the Women’s Building can be described in one word: dry. The atmosphere is odd for a classroom, with students coming and going as they please, but then again, this
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